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The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the Philippines in 2014

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We all aim at having a high-paying job. While most of us go overseas to earn enough to bring affluent living to our families, some choose to stay in our country and explore different career opportunities. One of the bases for salary offer is the years of experiences of the employee. Last year Jobstreet published a report on top 10 highest paying specializations in the country.

This year, Jobstreet recently released their report of the top 10 highest paying jobs. Check out for the report categorized based on the number of years of experiences. Please take note that data show the average monthly basic salary and does not include allowances and other benefits. For those who are currently employed, may this serve as a guide to assess if your salary is what’s being offered across the industry. For job seekers, may this guide you which industry you would like to be a part of.

 

 

For Fresh Graduates

If you are a graduate of Finance, Banking, or other related courses, you are on the right track with an average monthly salary of Php17, 503. If you have a background on Legal / Law or any equivalent field, this industry is on the no. 9 field with an average offer of PHP 16,845.00. Technology related courses always have something good to offer even to fresh graduates at no. 3 & 5 spot with the average offer of PHP 18,963 for Computer / IT (Hardware) and Computer / IT (Software) respectively. Travel and Tourism also offer a lucrative spot with an average offer of PHP 20,629. Customer Service is one of the popular jobs among graduates today at no. 7 spot with an average monthly salary of PHP 17,711.

Rank	Job	Average Monthly Salary
1	Travel and Tourism	20,629
2	Telecommunication	19,975
3	Computer / Information Technology (Hardware)	18,963
4	Hotel / Hospitality	18,940
5	Computer / Information Technology (Software)	18,863
6	Healthcare / Medical	18,837
7	Call Center / IT Enabled Services / BPO	17,711
8	Banking / Financial Services	17,503
9	Law and Legal	16,845
10	Education	16,557

For 1-4 Years of Experience

For employees with 1-4 yrs of working experiences, hurray to the installers of pipes to supply gas to homes and businesses for being on the number 1 spot. Aircraft maintenance shows a great promise for career growth. From being on the no. 8 spot for fresh graduates, up to the no.2 spot for experienced employees.  Other technology-related jobs like IT, Instrumentation and Tech Support consecutively got no.3 to no.5 spots respectively. Jobs that involve social communications are on the next two spots such as Journalists and Public Relations. Down to the bottom of the list is another great job that prepares costs relating to building and civil engineering projects.

Rank	Job	Average Monthly Salary
1	Oil and Gas Engineering	40,878
2	Aircraft Maintenance	33,564
3	IT	32,873
4	Instrumentation	25,650
5	Tech Support	25,634
6	Journalist	25,560
7	Public Relations	25,078
8	Chemical Engineering	25,008
9	Executive Assistant	24,961
10	Quantity Surveying	24,841

 

 

 Supervisors (5 years+ experience)

For supervisors or employees with 5 years or up working experiences, the top 4 came from technology-related occupations such as IT, Engineers, Database Admin and Tech Support respectively. The top 5 spots down to #10 are all business-related jobs except for science related experts in microbiology in the #6 spot.

Rank	Job	Average Monthly Salary
1	IT	55,701
2	Engineer	42,548
3	Database Admin	37,985
4	Tech Support	35,999
5	Actuarial Science	35,320
6	Microbiologist	32,999
7	Accountant	32,725
8	Legal Services	32,312
9	Advertising	31,809
10	Public Relations	30,740

Managers

Managers require both business expertise and people handling. All managers are equally competitive but differ with the salary based on the industry. The top 10 is a mix of technology-related and business industries. Nurse Managers are on the 10 spot which proves that rising up the ladder in the hospital industry surely pays off.

Rank	Job	Average Monthly Salary
1	Technical Support	115,000
2	QA	107,205
3	Quantity Surveying	95,859
4	Oil and Gas Engineer	86,416
5	Top Management	81,348
6	Aircraft Maintenance	79,041
7	Legal Services	78,819
8	Communication	72,446
9	IT	67,509
10	Nurse	66,614

Senior Managers

The experts and most-experienced of all are the senior managers whose salaries can be graded based on the industry. The top 10 is another mixture of technology-related and business industries. It is interesting to note that Pharmacy was not on the top 10 list of lesser experienced employees, but ranks top 4 for senior managerial position.

Rank	Job	Average Monthly Salary
1	Quality Control	253,000
2	Logistics	220,000
3	IT	203,000
4	Pharmacy	200,000
5	Legal Services	189,375
6	Advertising	181,500
7	Training and Development	180,000
8	Corporate Strategy	177,133
9	HR	167,250
10	Marketing	151,500

Information presented on Jobstreet are based on the salary posted by employers from January 1- March 2013. The group caters 80,000 employers and over 10 million jobseekers.

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5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM

Jennifer Cohen, Contributor

http://www.forbes.com

                                            

Margaret Thatcher (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Rise and shine! Morning time just became your new best friend. Love it or hate it, utilizing the morning hours before work may be the key to a successful and healthy lifestyle. That’s right, early rising is a common trait found in many CEOs, government officials, and other influential people. Margaret Thatcher was up every day at 5 a.m.; Frank Lloyd Wright at 4 am and Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney wakes at 4:30am just to name a few. I know what you’re thinking – you do your best work at night. Not so fast. According to Inc. Magazine, morning people have been found to be more proactive and more productive. In addition, the health benefits for those with a life before work go on and on. Let’s explore 5 of the things successful people do before 8 am.

1. Exercise

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again. Most people that work out daily, work out in the morning. Whether it’s a morning yoga session or a trip to the gym, exercising before work gives you a boost of energy for the day and that deserved sense of accomplishment. Anyone can tackle a pile of paperwork after 200 ab reps! Morning workouts also eliminate the possibility of flaking out on your cardio after a long day at work. Even if you aren’t bright eyed and bushy tailed at the thought of a 5 am jog, try waking up 15 minutes early for a quick bedside set of pushups or stretching. It’ll help wake up your body, and prep you for your day.


2. Map Out Your Day

Maximize your potential by mapping out your schedule for the day, as well as your goals and to dos. The morning is a good time for this as it is often one of the only quiet times a person gets throughout the day. The early hours foster easier reflection that helps when prioritizing your activities. They also allow for uninterrupted problem solving when trying to fit everything into your timetable. While scheduling, don’t forget about your mental health. Plan a 10 minute break after that stressful meeting for a quick walk around the block or a moment of meditation at your desk. Trying to eat healthy? Schedule a small window in the evening to pack a few nutritious snacks to bring to work the next day.


3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast

We all know that rush out the door with a cup of coffee and an empty stomach feeling. You sit down at your desk, and you’re already wondering how early that taco truck sets up camp outside your office. No good. Take that extra time in the morning to fuel your body for the tasks ahead of it. It will help keep your mind on what’s at hand and not your growling stomach. Not only is breakfast good for your physical health, it is also a good time to connect socially. Even five minutes of talking with your kids or spouse while eating a quick bowl of oatmeal can boost your spirits before heading out the door.


4. Visualization

 These days we talk about our physical health ad nauseam, but sometimes our mental health gets overlooked. The morning is the perfect time to spend some quiet time inside your mind meditating or visualizing. Take a moment to visualize your day ahead of you, focusing on the successes you will have. Even just a minute of visualization and positive thinking can help improve your mood and outlook on your work load for the day.


5. Make Your Day Top Heavy

 We all have that one item on our to do list that we dread. It looms over you all day (or week) until you finally suck it up and do it after much procrastination. Here’s an easy tip to save yourself the stress – do that least desirable task on your list first. Instead of anticipating the unpleasantness of it from first coffee through your lunch break, get it out of the way. The morning is the time when you are (generally) more well rested and your energy level is up. Therefore, you are more well equipped to handle more difficult projects. And look at it this way, your day will get progressively easier, not the other way around. By the time your work day is ending, you’re winding down with easier to dos and heading into your free time more relaxed. Success!

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Professional No-Nos: 7 Things You Should Never Say at Work

-By Kathleen O'Malley

http://ph.she.yahoo.com

 

We've all been there - work is tough, tough, tough. We'd like to be our most professional selves when we're at work, slaving away over this or that. But frustrations come up and we slip, sometimes spectacularly, sometimes in a tiny little way that gets us fired. It's often hard to know exactly what you should or shouldn't say to your boss or your coworker, and where those sensitive lines in the sand are. However, there are certain things you should just plain not go near at the workplace. Are you guilty of any of these? Click through for 7 things you should NEVER say at work! -By Kathleen O'Malley

"That's Not My Job"

First rule of the office: play nice with others. If someone asks you to do something that's outside your job duties, just do it. Everyone likes a team player, and chances are, the person asking you to do something you don't want to do knows that you don't want to do it. Now, this doesn't mean you should do anything unethical. It just means to chip in and help out when you can - even if that means checking the mail or doing the dishes. 

Swear Words

In a professional environment, it is really important to keep your language clean. Using swear words is likely to diminish you in the eyes of your colleagues, especially the older ones. Be careful, and speak in a way that your grandmother would approve of. It really helps if you can avoid stubbing your toe at work, since that's one scenario where it's very hard to keep an expletive from escaping.

 

Chick 

If I could have a super power, being able to reach out and smack anyone who says, "Well, there's this chick at work..." would be high on my list of powers. Calling a woman a chick is not treating her as a peer and is subtly sexist. Use the term woman, please. Unless you work with baby chickens. Then chick is perfectly acceptable.

Giving Body Parts Power

 

Speaking of sexist language, let's try not to give male body parts any power. Please take the phrase "grow a pair" out of your language at work and at home. As long as we're restricting male body parts to indicate power, let's not use female body parts to indicate weakness.

"I Don't Have Enough Time"

 

If a colleague asks you for help, talk with them. Don't make their priorities yours, but see how you can assist. You never, ever know when you'll be your colleague's supervisor, or vice versa. Set boundaries, but be helpful. Ask your colleague, "Sure, when do you need it by?" so that they know that you won't prioritize their needs above your own.

"Whatever You Say"

The other side of that coin is to never acquiesce to everything you're asked to do. You were hired to use your brain, not simply fulfill orders. If something doesn't make sense or you have an alternative idea, speak up! Unless your boss truly wants you to be a yes-man or -woman, speaking up when you disagree with something is the right thing to do.

TMI

 

Anything that is overly personal should be avoided at work. Nobody at work needs to know about your irritable bowel syndrome. If you're friendly with colleagues, that's great! Fantastic! However, there's a line between what you'd tell your best friend and what you'd tell your work-best friend. Or at least there should be. 

 

 

 

5 life lessons learned by working at McDonald's

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5 life lessons learned by working at McDonald's

By Jeanette Mulvey

Business News Daily 

Wed, Sep 19 2012 

MNN.COM

 

A McDonald's vice president interviewed 43 veterans of the restaurant and gleaned 5 common life lessons they learned while working at the 'golden arches.'

 

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

What do actress Andie MacDowell, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and comedian Jay Leno all have in common? They all once worked at fast-food chain McDonald's.

Despite the punch lines surrounding so-called dead-end jobs at fast-food restaurants, working at McDonald's has been the launching point for many a successful career.

McDonald's employees learn a lot more than how to flip burgers and work the deep fryer, said Cody Teets, a 32-year McDonald's veteran and author of the new book, "Golden Opportunity: Remarkable Careers that Began at McDonald's" (Cider Mill Press, 2012). Teets started working at McDonald's when she was 16 and today is responsible for 800 McDonald's restaurants as vice president and general manager of the company's Rocky Mountain region. Teets said there are plenty of opportunities for learning life lessons while working in the shadow of the golden arches.

In the book, Teets said that, since the chain's founding in 1955, more than 20 million Americans have earned their first paychecks as McDonald's employees. Every year, that number grows by another 400,000, Teets said.

"I was one of those when I started my career at McDonald’s three decades ago. I stayed with the company, but was always curious about the majority of young people who stay a year or less and go on to careers in other fields," she said.

For her book, Teets interviewed 43 other McDonald's veterans and asked them to identify the lessons they learned while working at McDonald's. Five major lessons emerged:

No task is beneath you

All honest work is noble, Teets said. "In a well-run restaurant, every member of the crew has to take responsibility for his or her job, to pitch in without being asked when someone else needs help or a task needs doing, even if it’s scrubbing the toilets," she said. 

"McDonald's founder Ray Kroc was famous for dropping in on a restaurant, driving [up in] his Cadillac, dressed in his business suit and gold watch, and then asking for a mop so he could clean up some spilled mustard," Teets said.

She went on to describe how L.A. Dodgers' second baseman Jerry Hairston Jr. said his experience on a McDonald's crew taught him the value of teamwork. Hairston told Teets he felt pressure not to slack off because the other crew members relied on him.

Challenge yourself to master new skills

 No matter how basic the task, you should take pride in what you do, Teets said. "When Andie MacDowell worked in a restaurant in Gaffney, S.C., she discovered she was good at running the register and counting change. She became so conscientious about getting it right every time that she found herself anxiously counting change in her dreams, Teets said.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recalled how proud he was that he could crack 300 eggs into a bowl with one hand. As Teets said, every job can teach you something about yourself, even if it’s just to learn what you don't like.

 
"More often, people discover new strengths," Teets said. She cites McDonald's U.S. CEO Jan Fields, who overcame shyness when she had to work the front register, discovering she had a gift for making people feel
comfortable.

Roll with the punches

 Working at McDonald's or any fast-paced business teaches employees to stay focused under pressure, Teets said.

"Mike Grice is a decorated Marine Corps lieutenant colonel whose first real job off the family ranch was at a McDonald's in Colorado,” she said. “During lunch and dinner rushes, the crew had to work together to keep things moving and customers happy. There were no timeouts. When there were glitches, the crew couldn't just close the doors and fix the problems. What Grice learned about being an effective decision-maker under stress served him well during his multiple tours of duty in the Middle East.” In any enterprise, there will always be a crisis, Teets said. Successful leaders tend to be individuals who can solve problems without panicking and creating new ones.

Learn from the successes of others

  
Teets interviewed a number of immigrants and minorities who eventually opened McDonald’s franchises of their own.

 "All of them did it by following the examples of their supervisors, managers and restaurant owners," said Teets.

"NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao remembers being impressed by how well organized everything was and how the restaurant seemed to work like a well-oiled machine," Teets said. She added that Chiao appreciated those lessons after becoming an engineer and a pilot.

Drew Nieporent, a successful New York restaurateur who owns Tribeca Grill with actor Robert DeNiro, still uses the lessons he learned while working at McDonald's, even as he’s moved on to gourmet restaurants, Teets discovered.

"As a current restaurant owner," he said, "seeing McDonald's on the resumes of applicants would be a huge plus."

How to deal with people

 Being a good leader means knowing what makes each person tick, Teets said. It means “learning that each person has his or her own strengths and weaknesses and the way to get the most from others is to play to their strengths," she said. Teets added that former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, who worked his way through college at a McDonald's, said a big part of his job was finding different ways to help each employee succeed.

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Careers For People Who Like to Work Alone

By Amy Chang

http://education.yahoo.net

If you're a loner looking for a career that suits your personality, consider one of these options.

Does your idea of a perfect workday include more alone time and less interaction with clients and co-workers?

You aren't alone in preferring a more solo-based career.

In fact, "a significant portion of our working population prefers to work alone," says Pamela Slim, a business coach and author of "Escape From Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur."

Ready to find the right career fit for your loner personality? Check out these six options that could offer the alone time you desire.

 

Career #1 - Accountant

 

 

Think you'd prefer to spend more quality time with a calculator versus colleagues? 

Perhaps you should consider pursuing a career as an accountant.
 
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, accountants are often responsible for computing taxes, preparing tax returns, examining financial records, and improving profits.

Why it's fit for a loner: "Depending on the type of accounting, most of the work in this field is done independently," says Dani Babb, founder of the Babb Group, an online educational consulting firm.

In fact, "often accountants are left to crunch numbers or generate reports on their own, with independent deliverables that often are not team-based," says Babb.



Education options: Does this career sound like a good match for your solitary personality? Know this: Most accountants are required to have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, according to the Department of Labor. Some employers prefer to hire candidates with a master's in accounting or business administration with an accounting concentration, adds the Department.

 

Career #2 - Software Developer

 

 

If you are a loner who enjoys spending one-on-one time with your computer, a career as a software developer may be a good fit for you.

Software developers are the geniuses designing computer programs and developing applications and systems that run on computers and other types of devices, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Typical duties include designing and testing software to meet the needs of users and upgrading and performing software maintenance.

Why it's fit for a loner: According to Babb, "once code or development assignments are made, each programmer usually works independently on his or her component."

But developers won't always be alone. In fact, "software developers that work in companies often work with a team of developers," adds Babb.



Education options: Think that this career fits your loner personality? According to the Department of Labor, software developers usually have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. But for some positions, employers may prefer candidates with a master's degree.

 

Career #3 - Paralegal

 

 

Do you have an interest in the law and enjoy doing research on your own? Perhaps you should consider pursuing a career as a paralegal.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, paralegals generally provide support to lawyers on a variety of tasks, including writing reports to help them prepare for trials, conducting research on laws and regulations, and updating case-related information in computer databases.

Why it's fit for a loner: "Much of what a paralegal does is researching and writing," says Babb. "While they may need to meet with clients or attorneys, documents and other filings paralegals create are usually done on their own."



Education options: Think this career might complement your desire to work independently?According to the Department of Labor, most paralegals have an associate's degree in paralegal studies. Or if you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, you could earn a certificate in paralegal studies.

 

Career #4 - Graphic Designer

 

 

Think you'd prefer spending more time interacting with images on your computer rather than collaborating with co-workers in an office? If so, a career as a graphic designer could be a good choice for you.

By creating visual concepts with computer software or by hand, graphic designers generally communicate ideas that enlighten or inspire consumers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. With this combination of art and technology, they can develop graphics for logos and websites or create images for a product.

Why it's fit for a loner: According to Babb, "once the creative work begins, this is often a solo job."

But even if most of a graphic designer's work can be done independently from a home or office computer, keep in mind that a designer may face some interaction with clients. "Graphics designers need clients to survive, so they will be working with clients," notes Babb.



Education options: If you want to sharpen your artistic skills and pursue this career, keep in mind that a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field is usually required, according to the Department of Labor. Already have a bachelor's? Look into technical training in graphic design to qualify for most job requirements, says the Department.

 

Career #5 - Medical Records and Health Information Technician

 

 

Want to work in the health field but prefer a more behind-the-scenes position? A career as a medical records and health information technician could complement your desire to work alone.

How? As a medical records and health information technician, you could be responsible for organizing and maintaining data for clinical databases, reviewing patient records, and recording data electronically, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Why it's fit for a loner: "In many cases, medical records technicians are sitting in their offices or cubicles helping to organize and manage the vast amounts of information that is sent through health information systems," says Babb.

Just keep in mind that while these technicians will almost always work solo, they still have to be part of a larger team for bigger providers, adds Babb.



Education options: Does this career offer the alone time you desire? According to the Department of Labor, medical records and health information technicians typically need a post-secondary certificate or an associate's degree in health information technology. In addition, most employers like to hire technicians with professional certification, such as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

 

Career #6 - Computer Programmer

 

 

Looking for a tech-related career with plenty of alone time? A career as a computer programmer might be a good choice.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as a computer programmer you could write instructions (or code) that a computer can follow to perform specific tasks. Common duties include debugging programs, writing programs in different languages like Java or C++, and updating existing computer programs.

Why it's a good fit for a loner: Since writing code can be done anywhere, chances are a programmer might be able to work from home, notes the Department of Labor.

Just keep in mind that while a majority of a programmer's tasks can be done solo, programmers can't completely shut out the world. "Computer programmers need to be able to work on initiatives with other team members, but are most often free to code solo," says Babb.



Education options: Want to get in on this loner- and tech-friendly career? According to the Department, most programmers earn a degree in computer science or a related field. And while a majority of programmers have a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree could be sufficient for some employers, adds the Department.